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Open AccessPrognostic role of body composition in peritoneal carcinomatosis patients undergoing cytoreduction and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy
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High-flow nasal oxygenation (HFNO) can provide a low level of continuous positive airway pressure and alveolar recruitment. We aimed to compare the efficacy of pre-oxygenation with HFNO and low-flow nasal oxyg...
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Open AccessComparison of preoxygenation efficiency measured by the oxygen reserve index between high-flow nasal oxygenation and facemask ventilation: a randomised controlled trial
High-flow nasal oxygenation and the oxygen reserve index (ORI), which is a non-invasive and innovative modality that reflects the arterial oxygen content, are used in general anaesthesia. This study compares t...
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Large-area epitaxial CdTe(100) films grown on GaAs(100) substrates: MBE growth and substrate temperature effect
The epitaxial growth of high-quality thin films provides a powerful method for the rapid preparation of new materials and discovery of materials with promising properties. Here, we report the effect of substra...
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Correction to: Fis1 depletion in osteoarthritis impairs chondrocyte survival and peroxisomal and lysosomal function
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In this study, eleven commonly used antibiotics including sulfonamides, tetracyclines, aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones, and beta-lactams were evaluated for their acute and chronic aquatic toxicities using st...
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